Davide Santon looks set to be on the move to Napoli after a transfer to Sunderland collapsed earlier this month.

The former Newcastle United full-back looked favourably upon a return to the Premier League, and the North East, for personal reasons - with his partner and child both from Newcastle.

However, a move to the Stadium of Light collapsed, with the Black Cats releasing a statement saying that they had failed to reach an agreement with Santon’s parent club Inter Milan.

It is believed the Serie A side - who Sunderland are still locked in dispute with over the Ricky Alvarez transfer saga - moved the goalposts of the deal at the last moment, just as the Italian defender was ready to board a plane to come and complete a medical on Wearside.